*The first four are considered basic vaccines for cats (recommended for all cats, regardless of risk of exposure or lifestyle). Vaccination against Bordetella (“kennel cough”) for cats is recommended, but not required by law. In any case, most pet vaccinations in the state of Florida are required by law. In addition, almost all retirement, nursing and kennel companies require up-to-date vaccinations for every cat or dog in their care. Your veterinarian can determine which vaccines are best for your pet. Avoid an all-or-nothing attitude with vaccination. Giving your dog the vaccines you can afford right now offers more protection than no vaccinations at all! At Essentials PetCare, our bundled packs can provide more vaccines at a lower cost than if you try to distribute them individually, giving your pet more protection. Until your dog is vaccinated DHPP, avoid public or grassy places! Dogs can catch parvoviruses from contaminated soil or other dogs. In fact, the parvo can remain in the ground from 6 months to more than a year after exposure! Despite our efforts, animals get sick or injured. It happens. Taking your dog or cat to a veterinarian for regular vaccinations doesn`t just prevent terrible diseases.
Vaccinating your pet means avoiding the high cost of treating these diseases. They also prevent the spread of the disease between animals. Most importantly, provide your favorite four-legged friend with the necessary preventive treatments for a long and happy life. For younger animals, it is important to complete the series of vaccines given during the first visit of the puppy or kitten to the veterinarian or shelter or shelter where you adopted them. Completing the full diet prevents these vulnerable little ones from contracting diseases that their bodies cannot fight because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Usually, kennels indicate the vaccinations dogs need before they are allowed to stay there. Your veterinarian can also make recommendations on what is needed to keep your dog safer in these situations. After the first vaccinations of the puppy, most of these subsequent vaccinations are considered booster shots for your dog.
Therefore, these are usually administered less frequently, usually every 3 years. The exception is non-nuclear vaccines, which must be administered at least once a year to remain effective. The lack of a booster will affect the effectiveness of the vaccination, so your pet will need boosters. If you have a furry friend at home, check with your veterinarian regularly to stay up to date on necessary pet vaccinations. Keep in mind that most of them are required by law. To schedule your convenient Oakland Park vaccinations for your cat or dog, call (954) 731-4228 or visit our veterinary clinic today. We look forward to working with you and your pet! You can find good common ground in low-cost or wellness clinics where Essentials PetCare falls. With us you can choose the best package for your pet. Our staff can help you decide based on what is safest for your dog, what he is at risk for, and what fits your budget. We combine services to avoid additional costs so that care is more affordable for you. When it comes to mandatory dog vaccinations in California, the only mandatory one is the rabies vaccine.
State law requires dogs older than three months to receive the rabies vaccine. The law also states that once a dog is vaccinated, it must wear the accompanying license on the collar at all times. Puppy owners should vaccinate their young dogs between the ages of three and five months. Depending on the type of rabies vaccine given, your puppy will need a new vaccination every one to three years. Although California lawmakers only require rabies vaccination for dogs, veterinarians recommend that your canine companions receive a number of basic vaccines. These include immunization against parvovirus, distemper virus, adenovirus-2 and leptospira. There are also non-essential vaccines that prevent other diseases such as parainfluenza, Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine flu virus and Lyme disease. These 4 dog vaccines are the ones we recommend dogs receive every year.